Ximphonic Versus: Symphony of The Phantom Knight
Ximphonic Versus: Symphony of The Phantom Knight (published in 2017) is a graphic novel created by Scotlynd Xing Xin-Bedford. It is also an upcoming American Anime TV series produced by The Global Genesis Group, a Hollywood production company based in California and Las Vegas. Global Genesis Group is also the worldwide distributor for the TV show.
Based on the fantasy thriller graphic novel series, published by Quantum Entanglement Publishing. Xing serves as executive producer and writer, along with Rick Ramano, Charles Morris Jr, and Harel Goldstein. Ximphonic Versus focuses on themes of sadness and tragedy. It pits the characters against impossible odds as they seek to endure and overcome the hardships ahead of them. This series also heavily focuses on the theme of "Human Emotions Set In A Fantasy World." A cross-section of reality and fantasy. And the idea of a "Divine Charge" imposing itself on select individuals is also a major theme of the series. The characters lead interesting lives, plagued by the everyday things we all know and understand. The complexity of the story comes from their relationships and personal lives. It also looks at how they deal with situations of love, heartbreak, forgiveness, and evil. The series is set with 26 episodes for season one, with world-renowned composers Two Steps From Hell doing the music for the series trailer. Ximphonic Versus is also written to help people who suffer from PTSD and Depression.
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Genre
Drama, Dark Fantasy, Action Adventure, Thriller. The series is in the vein of Lord of the Rings, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Vampire Hunter D And Hamlet. Xing has stated that the series "is really an Opera, that is tragic, dark and beautiful".
Description
Ximphonic Versus: Symphony of The Phantom Knight was created and written by Scotlynd Xing Xin-Bedford and is self-published through his label Quantum Entanglement Publishing. As of September 2021, the graphic novel has sold 4,649 physical copies. The highlight of the graphic novel series is its stunning art and presentation, along with an original soundtrack composed by Michale Roberts. Volume 2 was released on July 15th, 2020, and volumes 3-6 are in production now. Xing states that "the full graphic novel series is 330 chapters". The volume 3 prelude is releasing September 25th of this year and is a Bridgeway issue leading into vol 3's full release set for 2022. Xing has brought on multiple talented artists at his label to help create artwork for the TV show, including Endro Y, Dennis Mundt, Annastasia Zefanya, Jean F.L, and writer Fran Comesanas.
The series has also received high acclaim endorsements from various high-profile cable networks and game developers. Ranging From HBO, Santa Monica Studio, Blizzard Entertainment, Gamma Games, Konami, Mercurysteam, Image Comics, DC Comics, and IDW.
Plot
Ximphonic Versus centers on Crowned Prince Addonnis Neos Latrunculus, the Heir Apparent To The Divine Throne Of Noctium Imperium. He is the last of a noble and venerated bloodline, divinely charged with protecting the Swords of Eon. As old hates fueled by generation-long conflicts have led to a Sanctum Victorian War lasting 800 years. The war efforts have been relentlessly driven by the vastly superior aristocratic war nation of the Countith’alyian Dynasty. On the eve of a historic day, a peace treaty signing is set in the Glass Kingdom to finally bring this war to a close. After recently having buried his beloved wife prince Addonnis and his mentor Concerto set out to witness this event. As he is blissfully unaware of the tragedy that is to come. It is here Addonnis meets the aristocratic maiden of Glass, Princess Sappheiros Soir-Florentissima. Addonnis learns that the mysterious and beautiful Sappheiros shares his rare power to behold “Celestial Light”. And discovers from her that there is a prophecy about the Last True King, and how this one would have the power to bring the dead back to life. During the night's festivities, Addonnis is abruptly called away by the stewards of his Kingdom, with news of great importance and secrecy. Addonnis must travel to a forbidden Kingdom on a deadly quest to retrieve A Mask known as Hi’Ramouth. Unaware these actions would set into motion a chain of events, with A cataclysmic outcome. While an ancient darkness is returning to the mortal world, And he is forced to choose between Two Evils and the woman he loves.
Action figure line
An action figure line is in production at Rexticon, with wave 1 having four figures. Addonnis, Sappheiros, Concerto, and a Shadow Knight swordsman. The figures are 11"s and come highly detailed with weapons from both the show and graphic novel.
Main characters
- Addonnis Neos Latrunculus
- Sappheiros Soir-Florentissima
- Concerto Maestro
- Harpsichord Harpsiss
- Gaius Ippotis
